Physical ailments like minor injuries, headaches, and fevers are quite common amidst the daily hustle and bustle. While first aid is easily accessible at home, falling ill while away—especially at the office or during travel—can lead to significant inconvenience.

Here are seven essential first-aid items you should always carry with you, whether commuting from home to the office or traveling, to handle emergencies.

**Antiseptic Cream or Liquid**
To prevent infection from injuries, keep Betadine or another antiseptic cream, along with a small bottle of antiseptic liquid, in your bag.

**Painkillers**
Changes in weather or infections can often cause fever, body aches, or muscle tension. Carrying 2–3 painkiller tablets in your bag can prove beneficial in such situations.

**Cotton**
Cotton is an essential component of any first-aid kit. It is used for everything from treating injuries and stopping bleeding to applying ointments. Therefore, it is important to keep cotton in your bag alongside your medicines.

**Acidity Medication**
Some people have a habit of eating outside food, which often leads to complaints of acidity, heartburn, or stomach pain. To avoid severe discomfort during an emergency, it is wise to carry medication for acidity or stomach-related issues.

**ORS**
Dehydration, dizziness, and weakness—often caused by poor lifestyle habits—are common issues. ORS can be very useful in such situations to provide the body with an immediate energy boost.

**Bandages and Band-Aids**
Carrying bandages and Band-Aids is crucial to prevent minor injuries and wounds from worsening while traveling. Additionally, keeping gauze pads handy can also be useful.

**Ointments**
It is wise to carry ointments, as well as pain-relief gels or sprays, in your bag to alleviate pain in areas like the neck, shoulders, arms, or legs. Burnol
Keep a small tube of Burnol handy to treat the skin in case of burns or scalds.

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